At our June 28th General Meeting, The Coalition of Progressive Electors membership unanimously voted in solidarity with the Treaty 8 people, declaring our opposition to B.C. Liberal Site-C dam project. Site-C is not about providing electricity for British Columbians; instead it serves to subsidize BC’s oil, LNG and mining industries.

We recognize that Site-C Dam is not only a human-rights violation—depriving people of the right to food and water—but violates Treaty 8 itself and, if constructed, will be in contravention of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Through breaking Treaty 8, the government is willfully breaking the law. Treaty 8 is conditional upon the preservation of traditional territory and protection of the fish and game upon which the Treaty 8 Nations depend. Site-C will decimate this vital ecosystem of B.C. as well as the future food security of B.C.

The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) is Vancouver’s oldest progressive electoral organization. Founded in 1968, it is a membership based organization that stands for affordability, environmental sustainability, and robust arts and culture. More information is available at https://cope.bc.ca.

About Us:

The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.